Our Client

Our client is a leading retail organisation with a strong market presence and a reputation for delivering exceptional customer experiences across a diverse portfolio of products and channels. With an established national footprint and a continued focus on growth, innovation and operational excellence, the business is committed to investing in its people, systems and capabilities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Financial Accountant to join the finance team in a broad role offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, business partnering and process improvement within a agile, fast-paced retail environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process, statutory reporting requirements and ensuring the integrity of the organisation's financial information. You will work closely with both finance and operational stakeholders, providing insights and support across a range of accounting activities.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Ownership of month-end reporting, reconciliations and journal entries.
- Assisting with statutory accounts, audit requirements and compliance obligations.
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.




- Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
- Assisting with tax, GST and other corporate compliance requirements.
- Providing financial analysis and commercial insights to support business decision-making.
- Partnering with stakeholders across finance, retail operations and support functions.
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects.
- Supporting both internal and external audit activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a technically strong accounting professional with experience gained within a large corporate or retail environment.

You will ideally bring:

- CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion).
- 3-7 years' experience in financial accounting, audit or reporting roles.
- Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer products or other high-volume transaction environments will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills.
- Previous exposure to ERP systems and large-scale finance environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne